Hematology & Oncology Opportunity | $665k Annual Guarantee | $50k Annual Retention Bonus | Hybrid Option Available

Join a Well-Established Hematology & Oncology Program at Great River Health in West Burlington, IA

Great River Health is seeking a BC/BE Hematologist-Oncologist to join our established cancer program serving Southeast Iowa, Western Illinois and Northeast Missouri.

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a mature practice supported by a strong referral network, experienced clinical staff and the resources of one of the Midwest's largest, independent regional health systems. As a primary provider of oncology services throughout the region, our physicians enjoy a robust referral base, strong relationships with primary care and specialty colleagues and the ability to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients throughout a multi-state service area.  

Practice Highlights

• Join an established Hematology & Oncology program with capacity for three physicians and potential future growth to four providers.
• Strong regional referral base serving Southeast Iowa, Western Illinois, and Northeast Missouri.
• Approximately 70% oncology and 30% hematology, providing balanced and diverse clinical practice.
• Average daily patient volume of 15-20 patients.
• Typical new patient volume of 2-3 new consultations per day, supporting manageable schedules and meaningful patient interactions.
• Flexible physician-driven scheduling model that allows partners to collaboratively design call and clinic coverage.
• Call schedule structured in one-week blocks, offering predictability and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive infusion services across three locations:
  • 15-chair infusion center in West Burlington
  • 11-chair infusion center in Ft. Madison
  • 4-chair infusion center at Henry County Health Center
• Multidisciplinary cancer care supported by twice-monthly tumor boards.
• Dedicated Radiation Oncology support through a University of Iowa-affiliated Radiation Oncologist who lives and practices locally.
• Newly established partnership with the University of Iowa providing opportunities for participation in selected clinical trials.
• Stable and experienced oncology nursing staff and infusion teams.
• Collaborative relationships with primary care physicians and specialists throughout the region.
• Independent health system offering physician autonomy, responsive leadership, and long-term organizational stability.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Financial Package

• $665,000+ guaranteed annual compensation
• Immediate productivity bonus opportunity
• $100,000 commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement plan options
• CME allowance and professional expense reimbursement

Work-Life Balance

• Seven weeks paid time off annually
• Additional holiday time
• Flexible scheduling environment
• Opportunity to build a successful practice while maintaining personal and family priorities

About Great River Health

• A 380-bed regional integrated health system
• More than 250 physicians and APP's
• Over 2500 employees
• Comprehensive specialty and primary care network
• Multi-state service area
• Long-standing commitment to physician leadership and clinical excellence

Live and Practice in Burlington, Iowa

Exceptional Quality of Life on the Mississippi River

Burlington offers the advantages of a smaller community while remaining connected to major metropolitan areas throughout the Midwest.

Community Highlights

• Cost of living approximately 22% below the national average
• Significantly lower housing costs than most metropolitan markets
• Excellent public and private school options
• Family-centered community with safe neighborhoods
• Riverfront setting with abundant outdoor recreation
• Golf, fishing, boating, hiking, cycling and hunting opportunities
• Two of Iowa's highest-rated golf courses nearby
• Daily jet service and Amtrak service to Chicago
• Convenient access to Iowa City, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City and Minneapolis

Whether you are seeking waterfront living, golf course communities, acreage or a traditional family neighborhood, Burlington offers housing options that are increasingly difficult to find in larger markets.

If you are looking for a practice that offers strong earning potential, professional autonomy, clinical stability, and an outstanding quality of life, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect with you. Let’s start the conversation today!

Great River Health is a 378-bed regional, integrated health-care system that includes: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center (West Burlington and Fort Madison campuses), Henry County Health Center, two nursing homes, a hospice house; five outpatient renal dialysis center; retail pharmacies; and a network of specialty and primary-care clinics located throughout the region. 

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is a dual campus regional medical center offering acute, skilled and intermediate care to residents of southeast Iowa, west-central Illinois and northeast Missouri. The hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services on an inpatient and outpatient basis. 

West Burlington Campus annually admits more than 6,000 patients and logs more than 180,000 outpatient procedures. More than 250 physicians and 2,500 employees share the hospital's commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.

Visit us here for more information - www.greatriverhealth.org

If Midwestern Values and Quality of Life are of interest to you and traffic isn’t--this is the place! Explore one of the great small cities of the Midwest. With its rolling hills and beautiful vistas of the majestic Mississippi River, Burlington is the region's micropolitan hub, with 120,000 residents in the vicinity and a local population of 30,000. The area offers a smaller city lifestyle and a low cost of living without giving up all of the amenities of the big city. Residents enjoy professional theater, symphony, world class golf and an exciting casino. Southeast Iowa is home to two of the top golf courses in the Midwest. If you like the outdoors, this area offers some of the top hunting and fishing in the country. You’ll also find miles of hiking trails and plenty of wildlife in the hundreds of acres of state and local parks and preserves here in Aldo Leopold’s hometown. A number of local specialty restaurants offer a world of international cuisine.

Excellent public and private schools and a well-known community college are found in town, with dozens of small colleges and a handful of four-year universities a short drive away, including the prestigious University of Iowa (70 miles to our north). If you enjoy live music and entertainment, Burlington is a regional hub for nationally renowned acts and performers who show their talents at the local 2,000 seat venue. Sports fans will not be disappointed with what Burlington offers. We have semi-professional baseball, the top Junior College Basketball program in the country and the area’s top rated recreation complex for softball, soccer, volleyball and football. Burlington is also home to the Fun City Resort and Catfish Bend Casino--the premier family entertainment complex in the region, housing indoor/outdoor waterparks, go-carts, bowling, a casino, a spa and hotels. Burlington is within an easy drive of Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City and Minneapolis. This is a great place to live and work!